The stock market’s strong performance and favorable pricing are leading to a surge in initial public offerings (IPOs), with the number of IPOs reaching a multi-year high. In the current fiscal year, 166 companies have gone public through IPOs, surpassing the previous year’s total. However, the amount of money raised is lower compared to the previous year due to large offerings in 2021-22.
Dow ends 400 points higher as investors buy AI stocks; Microsoft rallies
Wall Street experienced gains on Friday, driven by positive performance from Microsoft and AI-related technology stocks. High oil prices and rising US Treasury yields created
September 25, 2026